Ep 012 | From NYC Skyscrapers to Build-to-Rent Freedom | Tommy MaGill’s Real Estate Journey

In this powerful episode, real estate developer Tommy MaGill breaks down his transition from building NYC skyscrapers to flipping houses and building long-term wealth through the Build-to-Rent model. From a $200K flip in New York to a disciplined strategy in tertiary markets like Gastonia and Cleveland County, Tommy shares how he's designed a real estate business around freedom, not frenzy.We talk setbacks (like losing $20K on his first deal), the hard truths behind build-to-rent investing, limiting beliefs, portfolio strategy, and what truly matters in life — family and freedom.Whether you're flipping your first house or scaling a build-to-rent portfolio, this is a masterclass in playing the long game.📌 Topics Covered:NYC construction career to small-town flipsWhy Tommy ditched flips for new buildsHow to analyze build-to-rent dealsStrategic debt pay-down and land bankingDesigning a business around your familyReal talk on social media, ego, and perspective Follow along for more content just like this:https://www.instagram.com/joshswart/https://www.facebook.com/joshua.swarthttps://www.tiktok.com/@joshswart3